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Koudougou

lines on the record: 39
first: 2008-06-05
most recent: 2009-10-15
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“To conclude, Burkina Faso wishes to reaffirm its recognition of the Republic of Kosovo and would urge the parties to engage in dialogue so as to find a mutually acceptable solution to their differences. We also urge the international community, including the countries of the subregion, to assist them in that step towards restoring peace and stability. Finally, we reiterate our full support for Mr. Zannier and for UNMIK.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“We wish to recall that the Mission, which was authorized by the Security Council, should have the support of the international community to enable it to play its role fully, in particular that of mediator in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade so as to guarantee security and stability in the region. We welcome the fact that the EULEX Mission is fully operational, so it can undertake monitoring, mentoring and advising activities in the area of the rule of law. The results of its efforts have already been seen in the areas of law enforcement, justice and customs. We also welcome its cooperation with UNMIK in handling war crimes cases, and we urge the parties and all national and international actors to cooperate fully with it in order to find solutions to the region's remaining problems.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Second is reconstruction of the cultural and religious heritage sites, which would certainly have a positive impact on the spiritual life of the Serb minorities in the region. In that regard, the support and cooperation of the countries of the region and of the international community are essential in order to promote rapprochement and reconciliation between the two communities. Third and last is relaunching the economy through creating jobs and improving the living conditions of the population in Kosovo. My delegation congratulates the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for its cooperation with the authorities in Pristina and of Belgrade, despite certain reluctance over its presence.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Regarding the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for 15 November, the first since the declaration of independence of Kosovo, we urge all actors to step up their efforts to ensure the calm conduct of the electoral process, which we very much hope will be free, transparent and democratic. While we commend the authorities of Pristina for the steps taken to resolve the issues relating to the minority communities, we urge them to further engage in the fight against the crimes of aggression, killings and desecration of cemeteries. In the opinion of my delegation, the following challenges should be especially emphasized. First is the creation of the necessary social, political and economic conditions to ensure a successful reintegration of the displaced Serbs in Kosovo, which would help guarantee lasting stability of the region.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I welcome Mr. Vuk J eremic' and Mr. Skender Hyseni, Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and the Republic of Kosovo, respectively, and thank them for their statements. My delegation notes that the overall situation in Kosovo has remained relatively stable, despite a number of inter-ethnic problems that unfortunately persist in the North of the province. We pay tribute to the actions of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, in cooperation with local authorities, to address these differences, and we welcome the full cooperation of the Kosovo Police Service with the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Force.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“We reiterate our gratitude to Uganda and to Burundi for their invaluable contributions in the quest for peace in Somalia. Given the severity of the situation, we encourage the countries which have already pledged troops to AMISOM. to honour their commitments in order to contribute to strengthening the mission. Burkina Faso continues to believe in a future of peace, stability and prosperity for Somalia. This will require continued commitment by all Somali actors and the continued support of the international community, in particular that of the Security Council.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“On the implementation of the three-phase incremental approach for United Nations support for Somalia, we congratulate the Secretariat for having continued its cycle of missions despite very difficult security conditions in the field. We encourage the Secretariat to spare no effort to move as rapidly as possible to the second phase. In our view, the rapid provision by the United Nations of its support package to AMISOM. is the most urgent element, alongside development of the national security strategy and strengthening the security services. Again we pay tribute to the Secretariat for its efforts and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, and his team for their resolve alongside the Somali people despite the difficulties they are experiencing.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“We encourage the country's authorities to continue their policy of dialogue and openness vis-a- vis the rebel groups, with the aim of involving them in the process of pacifying the country. The cooperation agreement signed in June by Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a is an important step forward, and we invite the other armed groups to follow that example. We take note of the efforts under way to revitalize the High Level Committee responsible for the coordination and application of the Djibouti Agreement. Within this framework, it is urgent that the pledges made by donors at the Brussels Conference be fulfilled to ensure the strengthening of the Somali security forces, extension of State authority, promotion of national reconciliation and management of the transition process.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“While we understand the difficult situation facing their personnel on the ground, we urge the humanitarian agencies to remain present among the local populations to the extent possible. As concerns the political situation, Burkina Faso reiterates its full support to the Transitional Federal Government and welcomes its continuing presence in Mogadishu and its efforts aimed at consolidating its authority, especially in the security sphere. We are also encouraged by the fact that the parliament continues to meet in Mogadishu despite the heightened security risks. Burkina Faso welcomes President Sharif's renewed commitment to comprehensive implementation of the Djibouti Agreement, which remains the only relevant framework for a political settlement of the Somali crisis.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“We recall that the African Union expressed its serious concern regarding the growing presence of foreign elements in Mogadishu and other areas of Somalia and requested that the Security Council impose sanctions against those opposing the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia. We hope that the Council will follow up accordingly, including within the framework of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia. The already deplorable humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as a result of the growing insecurity, with the killing of humanitarian personnel and ongoing threats of hostage-taking. Here, we pay tribute to humanitarian and associated personnel for their courage and resolve and again appeal to the belligerents to guarantee their security.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Any form of violence directed against peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel is unacceptable. We await the results of the United Nations investigation with great interest and hope that the perpetrators will be found and made to pay for their actions. As my delegation noted during our previous consideration of the situation in Somalia (see S/PV.6173), the scale of the attacks and the intensity of the clashes give credibility to the involvement of foreign forces backing the insurgents with weapons, combatants and logistics. This is also confirmed by the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/ 503).”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank Mr. Pascoe and Mr. Boyd for their briefings. We also welcome the presence among us of the Permanent Representative of Somalia. Burkina Faso remains very concerned by the security situation in Somalia, which is marked by continued clashes between illegal armed groups and Government forces. The violence has claimed many lives - especially of civilians and political leaders. Unfortunately, the 17 September attack against AMISOM. force headquarters, which claimed the lives of a number of Burundian and Ugandan soldiers, has just added to that list. We take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Governments of those two States and to AMISOM. We again condemn this attack, which was carried out by the Al-Shabaab Islamist rebels.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“They should shoulder their responsibilities, reaffirm their commitment, show their firm determination and take ownership of the processes leading to peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“This good example indicates that, with further efforts, we can ultimately succeed in defining the conditions for peaceful coexistence between Israel and its Arab neighbours in the light of the aspirations for peace and security on all sides. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, on which the stability of the entire region seems to depend, requires ongoing attention and unflagging support from the Security Council so as to ensure compliance with all related resolutions it has adopted. In conclusion, we would like once again to reaffirm that a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be contemplated without the commitment and determination of all actors in the conflict.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We reiterate our thanks to Egypt for its commitment and efforts to help them do so, and we encourage the international community to continue to provide support to this end. The donor conference held in Sharm El-Sheikh on 2 March of this year was an opportunity to make commitments on essential issues. We hope that these commitments will be kept. In my delegation's View, humanitarian aid must be able, without hindrance, to reach Gaza and all the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, in order to ease the suffering of the population. It is evident, then, that the road to peace in the Middle East is indeed still long, but there are grounds for hope given such positive signs as the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Syria.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“To achieve this, the first step to take, as we emphasized during the most recent ministerial debate, held in May under the Russian presidency, is still the establishment of a genuine climate of confidence through the adoption of the following measures: an end to extremist rhetoric from all sides; an end to Israel's construction of the separation wall; an end to its policies of colonization and settlements; the guarantee of humanitarian access by opening passage points; and an end to the firing of rockets by Hamas and all its other forms of violence in Israeli territory. In parallel, the Palestinians should succeed in restoring their unity to give themselves a chance to build a stable and prosperous State.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“These discussions should respect the spirit and the letter of relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular, the most recent, 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009), as well as the Madrid terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002. These undoubtedly constitute the most appropriate political and legal frameworks for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement to the conflict in the Middle East in general. My delegation believes in the advent of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Middle East, with the full participation of an independent and viable Palestinian State, with secure and internationally recognized borders, living side by side in peace with the State of Israel, which, itself, would live in security with all its neighbours. In our view, this is the only solution for putting an end to this regional conflict.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“At this point, we believe it critical for the parties to commit further, resolutely and unconditionally to open and direct discussions on all issues. In this regard, Burkina Faso welcomes the recent commitments made by the Israeli authorities to launch discussions with a View to achieving peace with the Palestinians and to expand this peace to the regional level. Likewise, we welcome the public statement made by the Palestinians which states that the Palestinians are ready to resume discussions immediately. The urgency of the situation calls for direct talks to resume without delay and without conditions.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“My delegation once again welcomes the efforts made at various levels by the Quartet and a number of countries and organizations to help the parties to relaunch their peace talks, particularly now that recent developments threaten to compromise the fragile progress that has been achieved. These developments include the ongoing Jewish settlement activity in the West Bank and the appalling humanitarian situation that continues to prevail in the Gaza Strip due to the lengthy closure of crossing points, which has hindered the delivery of essential goods and particularly the importation of construction materials into Gaza. All such actions contribute to hindering the momentum of the dialogue resumed at the Annapolis Conference.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank you, Sir, for organizing today's debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, a subject to which we attach great importance. We also thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his introductory briefing to our discussion, which we hope will contribute to the search for a comprehensive, just and lasting solution for the entire Middle East. The evolution of the situation in the Middle East, particularly with respect to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, remains of major concern to the international community, which has undertaken numerous efforts and initiatives to re-establish lasting peace in a region beset by several decades of war that have claimed countless victims.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“On the political front, we note that Sierra Leone has made notable progress thanks to the firm resolve of its people; to subregional support, in particular from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); and to significant support from the entire international community, all of which have contributed to Sierra Leone's admission to the Peacebuilding Commission. As a State member of ECOWAS, Burkina Faso believes in the possibility of lasting stability in that country. We call on the international community to continue to support the Special Court, in particular in implementing its completion strategy.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“That is why, like previous speakers, I should like to congratulate the Court on the results achieved, despite the difficulties of every kind - particularly financial - that it has had to face. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Government and the people of Sierra Leone for their cooperation with the Court, without which those results would never have been achieved. We welcome the cooperation shown by the States of West Africa, and we are also grateful to those countries and institutions that have provided the financial support essential to the Court's functioning.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to thank Justice Renate Winter and Mr. Stephen Rapp, President and Prosecutor, respectively, of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, for the very useful information that they have shared with us on the Court's judicial activities and its completion strategy. We also welcome the presence among us of the representative of Sierra Leone. Established to shed light on all crimes, atrocities and other human rights violations and thus to combat impunity in a country ravaged by several years of civil war, the Special Court has succeeded in integrating itself into the Sierra Leonean institutional landscape and in making a major contribution to the reconciliation and reconstruction process and to the establishment of a lasting peace in that country.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our thanks and encouragement to the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts to help Myanmar emerge from the impasse. We also call on the other countries of the region, particularly the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to maintain their spirit of solidarity towards Myanmar.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We should like to encourage the armed groups that have chosen to observe the ceasefire to honour their obligations, including the cessation of all recruitment and use of children, and we urge other groups that have not yet done so to join the process. My delegation would like to recall that the path towards national reconciliation, peace and lasting development is long and requires the firm and substantial commitment of all national actors and the assistance of the international community. That is why we call on the Government to take all appropriate measures to find a lasting consensus solution to the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General. Ultimately, it is primarily up to the people of Myanmar as a whole to overcome the obstacles to building a prosperous nation.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We are encouraged by the commitment of Myanmar's authorities in that regard, as expressed earlier by the Permanent Representative of Myanmar. In the humanitarian area, my delegation welcomes the meeting between the Secretary-General and the Tripartite Core Group, which is responsible for rebuilding the areas devastated by Cyclone Nargis. We welcome the progress made in the Ayeyarwaddy Delta and, given the challenges yet to be addressed, we request the Government to further facilitate humanitarian access to those areas so that the population can receive the assistance needed to improve their living conditions. We call on the Government to facilitate the establishment of the national economic forum by focusing on priority sectors, such as agriculture and income-producing activities, that could improve the population's living conditions.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“In the political area, we should like to urge the Government of Myanmar to continue the release of political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, to establish ongoing dialogue with all political actors, and to create an environment conducive to the holding of pluralistic, free and transparent elections in 2010, which is a necessary element for the return of lasting stability, peace and development to the country. Given the importance of the elections, we should like to emphasize that it will be essential to adopt in the near future appropriate legislation establishing a competent structure for organizing and managing the elections and, when the time comes, to accept the assistance of the international community, in particular the United Nations.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): We should like at the outset to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing following his visit to Myanmar, the second of its kind within a year, to better see first-hand the development of the socio-political and humanitarian situation on the ground and to jump- start the reconciliation and democratization process. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Myanmar for his statement. We welcome the Secretary-General's meeting with the main political and national actors, particularly General Than Shwe, and development partners, including the diplomatic corps and non-governmental organizations. However, we regret that it was not possible for him to meet with the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“As we have seen, in spite of the progress that has been made, the situation in Nepal remains fragile and volatile. It is for that reason that my delegation, while fully subscribing to the progressive draw-down of UNMIN, would like to call upon the Security Council to undertake it prudently in order to preserve the progress that has been achieved to date. We thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for the preparation of a draft presidential statement, which my delegation supports.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“In spite of the Government's laudable initiatives, supported by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the fight against impunity and ensuring respect for the human rights of minorities remain problematic issues. In this regard, we welcome the Government's significant efforts to establish mechanisms for transitional justice and for the fight against impunity. The United Nations, countries of the region and all of Nepal's partners mustjoin in. To conclude, we would like to thank and renew our support for the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) through the Arms Monitoring Office and the Political Affairs Office. We urge the Mission to pay particular attention to the genuine demobilization of minors and call upon the Nepalese Government to honour its commitments in this area.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“We hope that the National Development Forum planned for mid-May 2009 will enable the Government to mobilize additional resources for the development of the country. We call upon the country team as well as all partners to sustain their efforts in this regard. In spite of the recent holding of by-elections, we ask the various parties to discuss their differences with a view to creating a favourable climate for the peace process. We call upon the Government to abide by the commitments made. In terms of safety and security, we look forward to the National Security Council contributing to the establishment of a healthy atmosphere.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“We therefore welcome the resumption of the work of the Special Committee mandated to follow up on this important issue. The establishment of the Technical Committee to support the Special Committee in its work also represents significant progress. Similar efforts must be sustained in the field of demobilization, and that is why we call upon the United Nations to continue to support the Nepalese authorities in this area. It is encouraging to note that the establishment of a committee to monitor the implementation of the nine-point agreement has made possible the publication of a report on land and property seized by Maoists. It is clear that all these achievements can be strengthened only in a peaceful socio-political climate. As a result, that means that efforts to support the development of Nepal must be further strengthened.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“We therefore call upon political actors in Nepal to opt for dialogue in order to establish a genuine climate of mutual trust and to strengthen the nation's foundations. The political rift among political actors and the difficulties faced by a number of institutions point to the need for additional efforts to create a more peaceful political climate. It would be a shame if the progress made in the peace process, which is described in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/22l), were jeopardized. Moreover, the gains that have been made in drafting a constitution must be safeguarded. We therefore call upon all political actors to agree on a consensus draft. One of the most difficult pending matters in Nepal is the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I assure you of the close cooperation of my delegation. I wish also to pay tribute to Ambassador Heller and the Mexican delegation for the excellent manner in which they guided our work during the month of April. I wish also to congratulate Ms. Karin Landgren on her appointment to the post of Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal and to wish her every success in her mission. I thank her for her briefing this morning. We are concerned at recent events in Nepal, which led to the resignation of the Prime Minister. Those events show that the situation in that country remains fragile and that a return to stability could be delayed.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“We nevertheless believe that significant progress in the deployment of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur will contribute to alleviating the suffering of civilians in Darfur. The crimes committed in Darfur, as elsewhere, should not go unpunished. To that end, all parties should cooperate with the International Criminal Court in order to render justice to the victims and to ensure that the perpetrators are punished. Nevertheless, the only way to put an end to those crimes continues to be the advent of lasting peace in Darfur, in the Sudan in general and in the subregion. We urge the participants in the various conflicts to dedicate themselves to that goal; and we call on neighbouring countries, regional and subregional organizations and the entire international community to assist them in good faith to that end.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“That proves that the international community is concerned about the crimes committed in Darfur and the crucial need to ensure the protection of civilians in the region and throughout the Sudan. Despite numerous efforts by the United Nations and the whole of the international community, the conflict in Darfur is continuing, with civilians being the first and principal victims. We therefore once again appeal to all actors to respect the lives of civilians and to allow humanitarian access, in accordance with their obligations under legal instruments on the protection of human rights and international humanitarian law. In that regard, we recognize that the Government of the Sudan is primarily responsible for the security of its civilians.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“Given that those mechanisms must play an important role in revealing the truth and prosecuting the guilty, we call on the Government of the Sudan to take all the necessary steps to ensure that they begin to function quickly and effectively. My delegation believes that no solution must be excluded and no effort spared to shed light on the crimes committed in Darfur and to prosecute the perpetrators. However, those goals cannot be achieved unless the Government of the Sudan and the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court maintain a constructive dialogue and strengthen their working relationship. As indicated in paragraph 46 of the Prosecutor's report, a number of States and international organizations - including the African Union and the League of Arab States - are cooperating with the Court.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“Given the complexity of the conflict in Darfur and the seriousness of the crimes at issue, the task of the Court is very delicate and difficult. That is evidenced by the fact that almost two years elapsed between the opening of the initial inquiry, on 1 June 2005, and the issuance of the first arrest warrants, on 27 April 2007. It is for that reason that this matter as a whole must be addressed with the highest degree of caution, rigour, impartiality and patience, while the approach must be strictly legal. We regret the delays experienced by the mechanisms established by the Government of the Sudan to prosecute the perpetrators of crimes.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“Mr. Koudougou (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, let me warmly welcome His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica. I also warmly welcome His Excellency the new Permanent Representative of Belgium, who has just joined us. I wish him every success in his new functions. Let me also welcome Mr. Moreno-Ocampo and thank him for the briefing he has just given us. My delegation takes note of the report he has submitted to us. As a party to the Statute of the International Criminal Court and as a member of the Security Council, Burkina Faso has closely followed the activities of the Court. It attaches the greatest importance to its efficient functioning and to compliance with Council resolutions.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source